what are christians views on vegetarianism?

Question

i need to know christians views on this subject for school project

Answer 1

Well, I Timothy 4:3-5 says "Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer."

So Christians who believe in the Bible would say 'eat whatever you want, if it is received with thanksgiving'

Answer 2

Every person, let alone every Christian, has individual views on diet choices. Personally I prefer vegetables and fruits to meat, it's not about animal rights or "morality," it's just that I don't like meat very much. And I don't like fish at all, I just don't like the smell. So I am a vegetarian. I will eat meat if there's nothing else but I prefer to eat vegetables.
Some people point to the fact that Adam and Eve were vegetarians in Eden, because death had not yet entered the world until after the Fall.
Others point to the fact that in Genesis 9 God tells Noah he can eat all the animals and that therefore animals will be afraid of man.
The Mosaic law (kosher) made sense in a time and place where there was no refrigeration and little basic hygiene unless you worked at it, and where pigs were walking garbage disposals, infested with parasites.
The Apostles, in Acts, tell the non-Jewish Christians that they don't have to follow the Law of Moses (kosher) as long as they don't eat anything sacrificed to idols, or blood, or strangled things. As we know now, blood is a disease carrier, and strangling an animal causes the blood to seep into the tissues.
I am a Christian who happens to be a vegetarian (ovolacto, which means I eat milk and eggs) but as I say, for me it's about personal preference. I don't consider myself "better" than anyone else because of what I don't eat, and my choice of food has nothing to do with my religion.

Answer 3

As a Christian my personal view is that God gave us a free will. That included dominion over animals, as we have been given the freedom of choice it is up to us to decide whether or not we want to kill animals for food. I personally do not have a problem with eating meat but I know of Christians that are strict vegetarians.

Answer 4

God gave specific laws about what to eat to the Jews through Moses (Leviticus 11). That did include the eating of meat but only of certain animals, not including pigs.

After Christ's ressurection Peter was told in a dream, and confirmed by the apostle Paul, that many of those meats were now clean to eat, along with the acceptance of other races than the Jews for salvation (Acts 10).

Romans 14 talks about being allowed to eat meat but mentions that it is vegetables that give you energy and strength. The topic was a debated one back then and Paul instructs that they should conduct themselves in a way that would not offend or make someone lose faith. That may mean sacrificing your right to eat meat from the old unclean list.

In 1 Corinthians 9 he talks about eating meat that had been sacrificed to idols of other gods. There was nothing physically or spiritually wrong with it but, again, it may cause someone to stumble in their faith. Someone elses faith is more important that any liberties given to us by God as an individual.

Answer 5

Most religious groups would not disapprove of vegetarianism since it encourages spiritual values and reduces anger.

implying that I have a problem with the slightering of tonnes of animals which could float many transatlantic liners (surrealism) for food... I have experience of being on a farm and with people who killed for meat and I was so put off and believed that if people knew where their meat came form there would be 100% increase in Vegetarianism from the cities which would be detrimental to farmers livers and so our ignorance is perpetuated by packaging etc.

And his response was dont you think that humans were born to eat meet otherwise we would not have teeth (partially true in theory to scientists) but the last time I checked I needed teeth to eat a carrot.

I think Christians would have a thoery on vegetarianism if it affect their version of who we are and where we came from and if it would affect industry and business. In which case we (people who dont eat meat) would be hunted down and killed (witch hunt.)

Answer 6

you need to look into the Seveth day adventist church, they have been vegetarians for many generations. they are also slightly vegan as well, they try to avoid dairy products etc.
This is the only church i know that have definate views on this. I expect other denomiations are vegetarian.
Kelloggs was a vegetarian and belonged to the adventist movement, the other product they are known for is marmite.
I imagine they take the 'health verses' in the bible seriously ie the body is the temple of the holy spirit etc. to justify not eating meat on the grounds that meat is unhealthy.

Answer 7

The question of becoming a vegetarian—or remaining one—is strictly a matter for individual decision. Because of health, economics, ecology, or compassion for animals, a person may choose to follow a vegetarian regimen. But he must recognize it as only one way of eating. He should not criticize those who choose to eat meat, just as one who eats meat should not condemn a vegetarian. Eating meat or refraining from it does not make one a better person. (Romans 14:1-17) Neither should one’s diet become the prime concern in his life. “Man must live,” Jesus said, “not on bread alone, but on every utterance coming forth through God [Jehovah]’s mouth.”—Matthew 4:4.

As for cruelty to animals and misuse of earth’s resources, Jehovah has promised to bring an end to this corrupt and greedy system and to replace it with the new world of his making. (Psalm 37:10, 11; Matthew 6:9, 10; 2 Peter 3:13) In that new world, man and animals will be forever at peace with one another, and Jehovah God will ‘satisfy the desire of every living thing.’—Psalm 145:16; Isaiah 65:25.

Answer 8

it varies. some believe the new covenant erradicates the need for meat. some still believe in following the old traditions of the Jews and eating only selective meats (check out Leviticus). some believe that you can eat any type of meat you want.

justifications?

arguement 1) thou shalt not kill; this is the new covent in my Blood.... basically that the old covenant which included the eating of meat for religious feastsis done away with

arguement 2) it says thou shalt not murder, not thous shalt not kill (different versions); Jesus said to discourage people from breaking the law until all is done..... basically, they believe that the only change is that we need to be born again

arguement 3) no murder, not no killing; Jesus said that what comes out of a man's heart is what defiles him, not what goes into his stomach; Jesus did say not to stop until all was done, but He also innitiated the new covenant and said "it is finnished" on the cross..... basically, they believe that they are free from the Law and enter into freedom with Christ.

perosnally, I don't care which you adhere to, as long as you don't view other Christians as unholy for not agreeing. I believe this is kind of a petty issue, so I don't fight over it, though I believe #3.

hope that helps!

Answer 9

If you want to be a vegetarian for health or ethical reasons, just go right ahead. It doesn't matter at all to this Christian.

Answer 10

whilst God advised Adam what to do, He suggested to be vegetarian/ whilst He talked to Noah, He suggested to consume something you choose, in basic terms no longer the blood/ To Moses , He suggested , come on!! no longer the line kill and the pig. Jesus suggested, have not a glance after what you consume. i think of that the guidelines have been given to Moses as well being suggestion. specific critters, the scavengers and those that stand of their very own dooky mutually as they consume are no longer sturdy for us. i do no longer choose any motives. i comprehend from very own experience that i think extra constructive as quickly as I consume vegetarian. i admire going returned to the unique application , in the past God allowed us to alter what He had advised us to consume... The greeen herbs and fruit bearing wood are to your nutrition. He did no longer say <" in case you opt to kill a number of my animals and consume them too." Daniel , between the holiest adult adult males ever to the touch the planet asked t o have pulse and water basically for his eating recurring and regarded fatter thatn the babylonian blood eaters after ten days